Friday, February 10, 2012

Jane Austen Month, Day 12: Decorating with Plates

There are certain things in life that should never be moderated, like kindness, humility, and good taste.  I would also add Junior Mints, British dramas, and blue and white china to the list.  Especially blue and white china.  Collecting blue and white china has become more than a hobby for me; it's bordering on a part-time job.  But the payoff is worth it because the versatility of plates is priceless.  Just look at what plates can add . . .

to a dining room . . .

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to a bedroom . . .

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to the hall . . .

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to the mantle . . .

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 and to a portrait wall . . .

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As I thought about how to embrace my "inner Austen" today, I decided to bring this trademark of English country decorating into my living room.  After selecting favorite plates from my "blue (and white) specials," I went to town on this sad little wall that has only had a mirror to its name for far too long.  (This is a picture of it at Christmastime.)


And this was the final result . . .





I got so carried away that I even put a few over the mantle, too . . .


Rather than leaving home to visit England, I feel as though a little bit of England has visited me.  All I need now is some "Downton Abbey" and a heaping helping of Junior Mints to make my day complete.

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6 comments:

  1. Beautiful! Um... Next time I am in Utah.... Can I come tour your home? It's gorgeous!

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  2. I lurve plates on the wall - unfortunately my partner doesn't (I often tell him he has no taste lol). They look great, I have quite a few blue and white myself as I used to work in a store selling Spode.
    I think your room actually has a feel of Downton about it - classic and traditional, thanks for sharing !
    Following from justpaintitwhite.blogspot.com

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  3. Love this post...was just thinking of doing some plate decor in the dining area of my home! Thanks for some great ideas! NeeCee at pinecreekstyle.blogspot.com

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  4. When I saw the title of your post, I couldn't resist. I've been hitting the thrift shops for weeks collecting red and white plates for a wall display in our bedroom. Just finished hanging them an hour ago and took a blog break...just in time to find your wonderful photos! I love all of your walls of plates but especially the red and white ones in your dining room. Just love,love love this post...thanks for sharing!

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  5. Transfer plates, Downton Abbey and Jr Mints....are you kidding me! YES PLEASE!

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